Community Events
Community Knit and Crochet
Every Tuesday 6-8 pm
Every Thursday 12-2 pm
Our Community Knit and Crochet events are a chance to meet and collaborate with other local crafters. Whether you're just learning or you're an expert looking for a collaborative space, all are welcome! We hold Community Knit and Crochet events every Tuesday from 6-8 pm and every Thursday from 12-2pm.
Calling all spinners! Join Cathy the first Friday of each month from 6:30-8pm for a spinning social group. Whether you drop spindle or wheel spin, you’re welcome to come hang out!
Community Spinning Social
First Friday of the month 6:30-8 pm
Craft Along Help Sessions
Wednesdays, April 8 and 29; 1-3pm
and
Saturdays, April 4 and May 9; 11:30am-1:30pm
Craft Along Mid-way and Final Meet-up
April 18 and May 23; 4-6pm
The Spring Craft Along is going strong, and we have some fun check-points along the way! If you find yourself stuck on anything, we’ve got you covered with a number of help sessions. In addition, we also have a mid-way meet-up and a final meet-up! Please stop in during these times to show off your project!!
Craft Along Patterns: Ripple Crop Top, Courtney Tee, Creativity Cowl, or Grainline Bias Cowl.
Classes
To register for our classes, call us at (206) 876-8477 or stop by the shop! Please register for classes at least 24 hours prior to the first class session. Classes have a maximum of seven students. Classes with less than three students enrolled will be canceled.
As of 10/1/25 we are required to charge sales tax on class registration fees. Please click the following link if you'd like to learn more about this: Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814.
Drop Spindle Spinning
Session 1: Sunday: April 12; 9:30am - 12pm OR
Session 2: Monday: May 4; 4 - 6:30pm
Instructor: Jessica Schwab
Skill Level: Beginner
We are welcoming our friends from Skagit Woolen Works to teach Drop Spindling!! Learn the basics of Drop Spindling. Students will learn the basics of drop spindle spinning, including drafting, park and draft method, and winding on; which fibers are well suited for spindles; components of different spindles. No experience required.
Class includes: Simple handout; 2 oz roving suitable for beginners (all local wool, processed at SWW); Basic spindle to borrow and can be purchased after class
Cost: $100
Ages 15+
Knitting Classes
Learn To Knit 101
Session 1: Saturdays, April 11, 18, and 25; 10-11am (class is 3 sessions) OR
Session 2: Sundays, May 10, 17, and 24; 11am-12pm (class is 3 sessions) OR
Session 3: Sundays, June 14, 21, and 28; 11am-12pm (class is 3 sessions)
Instructor: Kat Chapman (Session 2) or Noriko Ho (Sessions 1 and 3)
Skill Level: Beginner (no experience needed)
By the end of the last session, you will learn: Cast-On, Knit Stitch, Purl Stitch, and Bind-Off.
We will also discuss how to read yarn labels and knitting patterns.
Materials (not included in class fee): 1 - skein of worsted weight yarn (recommended to be a light to medium solid color), US8 (5.0mm) needles (straight or circular), and tapestry needle.
Homework: Download the pattern and purchase materials prior to class.
Cost: $90 for all 3 sessions.
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials.
Instructor: Kat Chapman
Skill Level: Early Knitter (have learned the basics)
You’ve learned how to knit, purl, cast-on, and bind-off, but what now? In this class, you will learn some knitting terminology and what you can do now that you can make stitches! This includes discussing how to read a pattern, fix simple mistakes, and how to find beginner friendly patterns!
Materials (not included in class fee): Worsted weight yarn and US 8 needles
Homework: Download the pattern and purchase materials prior to class.
Cost: $60 for both sessions.
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials.
Learn To Knit 102
Session 1: Thursdays: April 2 and 9, 6-7pm (class is 2 sessions) OR
Session 2: Thursdays: June 11 and 18; 6-7pm (class is 2 sessions)
My First Sweater
Sundays: April 12, May 17, and June 14, 4 - 5:30pm (class is 3 sessions)
Instructor: Kat Chapman
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner (Must know how to cast-on, knit, purl, knit in the round. Would be good to be comfortable with increasing and decreasing.)
This class will have you learn the basics of making a sweater (top down, raglan), from casting on to finishing.
Materials (not included in class fee): Enough yarn for your size sweater, correct needles, stitch markers, tapestry needle, (optional) Try It On kit. (We can help to figure out yardage needed and which needles are needed to complete the sweater prior to class.)
Homework: Download the pattern and purchase materials prior to class.
We will be using the Flax pattern by Tin Can Knits for this sweater class. It is a free pattern, but we ask that you download the pattern yourself for your personal reference. Flax comes in 3 different gauges, and we recommend the Worsted Weight version for this class. The worsted version of the pattern can be found on Ravelry here.
Cost: $180
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
My First Socks
Mondays: May 11, 25, and June 8, 6-7pm
Instructor: Kat Chapman
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner (Must know how to cast-on, knit, purl. Would be good to be comfortable with decreasing.)
This class will take you from cast on to a full sock! You will learn the basics of making a classic sock. To speed things up, we will have you use DK weight yarn, which will make a thick, cozy sock. The pattern is a top-down, heel flap sock.
Materials: Rye Dk pattern from Tin Can Knits - available free here; US 2 or US 3 needles (DPNs or a long enough circular for magic loop technique); Darning needle; Stitch markers; DK weight yarn (We recommend Hazel Knits Lively DK) between 80-420 yards depending on the size you wish to make
Homework: Download the pattern and purchase materials prior to class.
Cost: $120
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
Fingerless Mitts
Thursdays: April 23 and May 7; 6 - 7pm (class is 2 sessions)
Instructor: Kat Chapman
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner (Must know how to cast-on, knit, purl.)
Materials (not included in class fee): 1 skein of worsted weight yarn, US 6 needles to work in small circumference, stitch markers, tapestry needle, and Ravelry: Maize pattern by tincanknits.
In this class, you will learn how to work in the round (small circumference) and increasing. By the end of the class, you will have the skills needed to finish a pair of fingerless mitts! We will be using the Maize pattern by Tin Can Knits for this sweater class. It is a free pattern, but we ask that you download the pattern yourself for your personal reference.
Homework: Purchase materials and pattern prior to class. (We can help you with this.)
Cost: $80
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
Cabled Cowl
Sunday: May 3; 10am - 12pm
Instructor: Cathy Smither
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner (must know how to cast-on, knit, purl, knit in the round on circular needles.)
In this class, you will learn how to work a variety of cables, interpret written cable abbreviations, as well as read cable charts. By the end of class, you will have the skills necessary to complete the cabled cowl pattern you start in class.
Materials (not included in class fee): 1 skein of Malbrigo Chunky yarn, US 10 - 16” circular needles to work in small circumference, stitch marker, tapestry needle
Homework: Purchase materials prior to class.
Cost: $75
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
Lace Hat
Mondays: May 18 and June 1; 2 - 3pm (class is two sessions)
Instructor: Noriko Ho
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner (Comfortable with knitting in the round on circular needles, knitting, and purling)
Make the Maggie Hat by Noriko Ho and learn the basics of knitting lace by working the lace panel. Also learn more about reading knitting patterns and lace charts. It is ok if this is your first hat project, but please already be comfortable with working in the round on circular needles. The pattern includes directions to be able to use either DK or worsted weight yarn; it is recommended for the class to use worsted weight.
Materials (not included in class fee): Maggie Hat pattern, 1 skein of worsted weight yarn, US 7 and 9 - 16” circular needles and US 9 DPNs.
Homework: Purchase materials and pattern prior to class. (We can help you with this.) Cast on and finish brim of hat. Class 1 will begin by going straight into the lace knitting.
Cost: $80
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
Brioche Hat
Sunday: June 28; 4-6pm
Instructor: Noriko Ho
Skill Level: Intermediate (comfortable with kniting, purling, yarn overs, decreasing, and knitting in the round)
Learn how to work two-color brioche in this class. Please note that the class is not long enough to get to the decreases, but the decreases worked in this pattern are standard (non-brioche) decreases. It is recommended that you are familiar with finishing a hat to complete the project on your own time. Optionally, we can convert this pattern into a cowl to make finishing easier.
Materials (not included in class fee): Beginner Brioche Slouch Hat by Lavanya Patricella, two skeins of DK weight yarn in contrasting colors, US 6 - 16” circular needles and US 6 DPNs, stitch marker, tapestry needle
Homework: Purchase materials and pattern prior to class.
Cost: $75
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
Steeking
Thursday: May 28; 6-8pm
Instructor: Kat Chapman
Skill Level: Intermediate (Comfortable with various knitting techniques. Stranded colorwork experience is a bonus, but not required)
Unlock a new technique with this class! Want to turn a pullover into a cardigan? Steeking is a technique that makes many of us nervous because we need to cut through our knitting!! However, there are a few methods to make this safer. Kat will touch upon each of those techniques, and help you work at least one of these methods to cut one of your swatches.
Materials (not included in class fee): sharp scissors, crochet hook appropriate for yarn (between G-I), extra yarn, Worsted weight yarn and US 8 needles (non-superwash is preferred, and please see Homework)
Homework: Purchase materials prior to class. Please make at least one and up to three swatches with your yarn and needles that are roughly 6”x6” in size. You will cut at least one of these swatches, the additional will be used, if time allows.
Cost: $75
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
Ladderback Jacquard
Sunday: May 10; 4 - 6pm
Instructor: Kat Chapman
Skill Level: Intermediate (Comfortable with various knitting techniques. Stranded colorwork experience is a bonus, but not required)
Have you been frustrated with seeing the spots where you trapped your long floats in your stranded colorwork? This is where Ladderback Jacquard comes in! This cool technique has become very popular, and you will learn how to work it with this class.
Materials (not included in class fee): TBD
Homework: Purchase materials prior to class.
Cost: $75
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
Mending
Session 1: Thursday: May 21; 6-8pm
Session 2: Sunday: June 21; 10am-12pm
Instructor: Kat Chapman
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner (it is helpful to be able to read your knitting)
Learn how to fix holes that have appeared in your knitted items! Kat will guide you through a few different methods to close up these holes whether these are moth holes or areas that have worn thin. Bring in an item you’d like to patch up to class! Please note this class is focused on knitwear items.
Materials (not included in class fee): Tapestry needles in various sizes (pointier ones recommended), scissors, mending yarn, (optional) darning egg or mushroom, (optional)
Homework: Purchase materials prior to class. Please remember to bring in your item to patch!
Cost: $75
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
Continuing Knitting
Every Wednesday 6-8 pm (unless otherwise announced)
Instructor: Hannah Mason
Skill Level: All levels
Bring your project with any knitting questions you may have! This class is personalized to you, so Hannah will help you at any stage of your project, and with any technique. Book a 3 pack and schedule when to start with Hannah!
Cost: $120 for 3 sessions
Ages 15+
Crochet Classes
Learn to Crochet
Session 1: Sundays: April 19 and 26; 4-5pm (class is 2 sessions)
Session 2: Saturdays: May 30 and June 6; 10-11am (class is 2 sessions)
Instructor: Noriko Ho
Skill Level: Beginner (no experience needed)
By the end of this class, you will know how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.
Materials: 1 skein of worsted weight yarn and a G hook
Homework: Purchase materials prior to class.
Cost: $60
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials.
Grainline Bias Cowl
Mondays: April 20 and 27; 2-3pm
Instructor: Noriko Ho
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner (must be able to chain and half double crochet)
You’ve learned how to work basic stitches, but you aren’t sure how to apply those skills? This class is focused on teaching the basics of reading a crochet pattern, increasing, and decreasing. At the end of class, you will have a super cute Grainline Bias cowl by Brittany Graber!
Materials: Grainline Bias Cowl Pattern, 300yds of DK weight yarn, and an H hook
Homework: Purchase materials and pattern prior to class. (We can help you with this.)
Cost: $80
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
King Louie Shawl
Sundays: May 24 and 31; 4 - 5pm (class is 2 sessions)
Instructor: Noriko Ho
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner (must be able to chain and double crochet)
You’ve learned how to work basic stitches, but you aren’t sure how to apply those skills? This class is focused on teaching the basics of reading a crochet pattern and increasing. At the end of class, you will have a King Louie Shawl by Noriko Ho!
Materials (not included in class fee): King Louie pattern, 2 skeins of highly contrasting fingering weight yarn, G hook, tapestry needle, (optional) stitch markers
Homework: Purchase materials and pattern prior to class. (We can help you with this.)
Cost: $80
Ages 15+
All students will be eligible for a 10% discount on class materials
Seminar Classes
Instructor: Noriko Ho
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
This is a course of topics all breaking down various aspects of the anatomy of a sweater. Each session Noriko will cover a different topic. You will receive a handout for each of these classes. For this series, each session is a different class. Take one or take all!
All of these classes are great for both knitters and crocheters!
Session 1: Shoulders
In session 1, Noriko will break down the various shoulder styles and the pros and cons of each one. You will learn how to identify the various kinds by appearance.
Session 2: Top Down Construction Methods
Top down construction for sweater knitting is very popular these days, and in session 2, Noriko will discuss the basics of how top down construction works, how the various methods may be similar, and how they differ.
Session 3: Necklines
Session 3 will look at neckline shapes. We will break down the different styles and what you may be looking for.
Cost: $60 per session (not for all 3)
Ages 15+
Anatomy of a Sweater
Session 1: Shoulders
Sunday: April 19; 10am - 12pm
Session 2: Top Down Construction Methods
Sunday: May 31; 10am-12pm
Session 3: Necklines
Monday: June 8; 2-4pm
Stranded Colorwork
Sunday: April 26; 10am-12pm
Instructor: Kat Chapman
Skill Level: Intermediate
Have you been curious about the technique of stranded colorwork? In this class, Kat will walk you through the process of how to work stranded colorwork and things you may need to think about when choosing yarn and the types of projects you may be ready to make. This class will include demonstrations, discussions about stranded colorwork and Fair Isle, and a Q&A, but you will not be making a project in this class.
This class is focused on knitted stranded colorwork.
Materials: n/a
Cost: $60
Ages 15+
Sweaters That Fit You: Choosing Shapes and Colors
Session 1: Monday: April 27; 4 - 6pm OR
Session 2: Sunday: June 7; 10am-12pm
Instructor: Shireen Bishop
Skill Level: Intermediate
Do you find yourself making sweaters that you never wear? Maybe they fit great but don't go with anything in your wardrobe, or they're in a color that everyone tells you looks great on you but makes you feel meh?
In this second installment of Making Sweaters That Fit YOU, Shireen will give you the tools to identify silhouettes and colors that you actually want to wear. She'll discuss how construction affects a sweater's shape, identifying gaps in your wardrobe, and strategies for choosing colors you love.
This class is great for both knitters and crocheters!
Cost: $60
Ages 15+
Swatching and Blocking
Sunday: May 3, 4-6pm
Instructor: Noriko Ho
Skill Level: Early Beginner
Learn the ins and outs on swatching and blocking in this class. Noriko will go into details on why swatching will improve your projects, we will discuss how to make a swatch, and then we will talk about the various methods of blocking. This is not a hands-on class, however, feel free to bring a pattern and materials that you’d like to make and we can discuss how to apply what we’ve learned in class to your pattern.
This class is great for knitters and crocheters!
Materials: n/a
Cost: $60
Ages 15+
Color Theory
Sunday: June 7, 4-6pm
Instructor: Noriko Ho
Skill Level: Any
If you ever feel intimidated choosing colors for projects with more than one color in them, this is the class for you! Noriko will offer tips suggestions to aid you in being able to choose colors for striping, color blocking, and stranded colorwork projects!
This class is great for knitters and crocheters!
Materials: n/a
Cost: $60
Ages 15+